Vision

APPEL seeks to set the standard for training and development for engineering and project management, thus providing NASA with a workforce that is first among equals and capable of achieving the highest possible level of mission success.

Mission Statement

The Academy of Program/Project and Engineering Leadership (APPEL) serves NASA by enabling individual and team excellence in program/project management and engineering through the application of learning strategies, methods, models, and tools.

To this end APPEL will...

• Promote communication and transfer of wisdom through knowledge sharing events and publications.
  
  
• Create opportunities for project management collaboration through research and exchange with universities, government agencies, professional associations, and industry partners.
  
  
• Serve as a clearinghouse of world-class expertise for project teams through performance enhancement services and tools.
  
  
• Develop project leadership maturity through career development processes and programs.